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Failed Emissions/high NOx

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rowmaster, Apr 12, 2023.

  1. Apr 12, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    Rowmaster

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    Hey y'all,

    Just tested my 99 tacoma for emissions. Everything looks ok but I failed due to high NOx.
    Here are the numbers

    Miles: 329382

    Readings/Limits

    HC GPM 0.0644/0.8000

    CO GPM 1.6611/15.000

    CO2 GPM 371.9083

    NOx GPM 1.7376/1.5000

    Of course I looked up stuff before coming here. I know that a few things can cause this. Gonna throw some sea foam in it and already have an appointment with a place to get it fixed. Anyone else have any tips or ideas? and does that low CO reading give any concern?
     
  2. Apr 12, 2023 at 4:21 PM
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    Nessal

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    1/4 tank gas and denature alcohol. That's all I'll say. Google is your friend.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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    treyus30

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    Has your cat ever been replaced? No CEL?

    Edit: nvm, cat does not touch NOx
     
  4. Apr 13, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    Rowmaster

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    I think it may just be carbon build up. Gonna try the whole sea foam trick and see if that helps. I get a free test so I am gonna use that up and from there, take it to a mechanic. Thanks for the tips y'all
     
  5. Apr 13, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    Bishop84

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    EGR has a lot to do with nox as well, maybe take it apart and check for carbon build up as well.
     

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